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Dec 2, 2025

U.S. Navy Midshipmen 3rd Class Carter Breen, an Ohio native, prepares a SkydioX2D small Unmanned Aircraft System for flight during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2025. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conducted the MCCRE in order to demonstrate combat proficiency through the combined use of modern infantry tactics and technology, ensuring readiness for any future conflict or operation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston Morris)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

1600

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/160

ISO

1600

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